Senna was 'kind of man who would stop traffic'

Senna follows Brazilian Formula One racing driver Aryton Senna, from his arrival in Europe in 1978 until his tragic death at the age of 34 at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Using original race footage and interviews with fellow drivers, writer Manish Pandy brings the charismatic champion to a new generation of fans.

“I absolutely loved Ayrton Senna, he was my complete teenage hero," he said. "He came from a sport which I think is the perfect combination of technical skill, courage (and) intelligence.”

Through Senna's bitter rivalry with French driver Alain Prost, the film charts changing attitudes in the sport as safety improved. The pair's bust-ups would go on to influence a generation of aggressive drivers, including Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.

Made with the co-operation of Bernie Ecclestone and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the film contains race footage, television appearances, behind the scenes clips and interviews with friends and family.